Category : World

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Philippine banks’ lending growth slowed to a near two-year low in January as outstanding loans continued to expand at a...

THE PHILIPPINE PESO plunged to a new record low against the dollar on Monday while the main stock benchmark recorded its steepest single-day drop since...

By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter THREE regional shipping lines are raising passenger and cargo rates by up to 25% following a surge in fuel...

By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter The Philippines is exploring direct talks with foreign governments and encouraging local oil companies to seek alternative suppliers as...

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter  THE PHILIPPINES faces credit risks as the widening conflict in the Middle East, especially if prolonged, could strain the country’s...

Sari-sari stores, local carinderias, and other micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the driving force behind the Philippines’ nearly P30-trillion economy.  Often referred to...

Manufacturing output eased to a two-month low in January dragged by contractions in food and transport equipment as well as sluggish growth in other non-metallic...

Greenfield Development Corp. (GDC) said it will continue developing its townships and future projects, including wellness-focused initiatives, despite a “cautious” outlook for the country’s real...

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter PHILIPPINE INFLATION accelerated to a 13-month high in February as rising costs for rice, fuel, electricity and other utilities added...

By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter PHILIPPINE lawmakers urged the government and private sector to expand the use of work from home and other flexible work...